Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
STRL
Sterling Construction Company Inc
$882.43
-11.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.36B
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$220.83
+2.56%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $63.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TE Connectivity Ltd generates 548% more annual revenue ($18.70B vs $2.88B). TEL leads profitability with a 15.5% profit margin vs 12.0%. TEL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
STRL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TEL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 91.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 141.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 7150.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : STRL
The strongest argument for STRL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 91.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.5% and operating margin at 20.3%. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : STRL
The primary concerns for STRL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 76.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TEL
The primary concerns for TEL are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STRL profiles as a growth stock while TEL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
STRL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
STRL is growing revenue faster at 91.6% — sustainability is the question.
TEL generates stronger free cash flow (677M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TEL scores higher overall (78/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 15.5% margins and 14.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Sterling Construction Company Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Sterling Construction Company, Inc., a construction company, engages in residential construction, specialty services, and heavy civil activities primarily in the southern United States, the Rocky Mountain states, California, and Hawaii. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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